Rural Funds GroupRFNDF 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates RFNDF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 718 REITs companies, Rural Funds Group ranks better than 76.46% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.45.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RFNDF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.52 Max: 1.54
Current: 0.68
During the past 12 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Rural Funds Group was 1.54. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.52.
RFNDF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 76.46% of 718
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs RFNDF: 0.68
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.90% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Rural Funds Group was 16.10% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 4.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Rural Funds Group (OTCPK:RFNDF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Rural Funds Group Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Rural Funds Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
RFNDF vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Rural Funds Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Rural Funds Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Rural Funds Group (RFNDF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Rural Funds Group and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Rural Funds Group ranks #169 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Rural Funds Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 1.54. The REITs industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Rural Funds Group's value of 0.45 is 54.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rural Funds Group ranks #169 out of 718 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rural Funds Group has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rural Funds Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Rural Funds Group ranks #169 out of 718 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Rural Funds Group in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99. Rural Funds Group's value of 0.45 is 54.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Rural Funds Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 1.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.99, Rural Funds Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among REITs companies is 0.99, based on 718 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Rural Funds Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.45 is 54.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Rural Funds Group and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rural Funds Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rural Funds Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rural Funds Group (RFNDF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.75, compared to a current price of $1.40 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 54.5% below the REITs industry median of 0.99. Rural Funds Group's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 12 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Rural Funds Group (RFNDF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.45 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Rural Funds Group (RFNDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rural Funds Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.40 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.75.
GuruFocus considers Rural Funds Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RFNDF:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.45 (13% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: $1.75 vs. price of $1.40 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.5% below the REITs median (#169 of 718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RFNDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rural Funds Group is a real estate investment trust, which holds and leases agricultural property and equipment. The company's operating segment includes Almonds; Cattle; Vineyards; Cropping, Macadamias and Other. It generates maximum revenue from the Almonds segment.
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